Bursa Malaysia Trades Higher At Opening

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its positive performance at the opening on Thursday, with buying led by the industrial products and construction counters, analysts said. 

MAHB: PAC Must Use Proper Channels To Seek Explanation, Clarification - Loke 

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke today emphasised that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is required to adhere to proper channels when seeking any explanations from his Ministry, including on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) share sales.

KL Shares End Broadly Higher Led By Construction, Utility Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia closed broadly higher with buying mainly in construction, properties, utilities, and technology sectors, analysts said.

Lower EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers Reduces Overall Wage Expenditure

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.

Bargain Hunting Expected To Drive Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see increased trading activity, driven by improved sentiment in regional and global markets as investors gear up for post-festive bargain hunting, said an analyst.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Trend Range-bound Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in range-bound next week, tracking the underlying cash market performance amid improved sentiment.

Malakoff Completes Acquisition Of ZEC Solar, TJZ Suria

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd has completed its acquisition of ZEC Solar Sdn Bhd and TJZ Suria Sdn Bhd.

Renewed Buying Interest Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End Higher In Thin Trading

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound from early losses to end the holiday-shortened trading week on a positive note, albeit in thin trading, supported by renewed buying interest, said an analyst.

Public Mutual Declares Distributions Of Over RM34 Mln For Four Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions totalling more than RM34 million for four funds for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2025.

Key Alliance Appoints Farhash Wafa Salvador As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Key Alliance Group Bhd has appointed Datuk Wira Farhash Wafa Salvador as its new chairman. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Continuous Selling, Deepseek Launch Raises Investor Concerns

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its subdued trading to close lower today, dragged by persistent selling as the market was influenced by Wall Street’s sharp reaction to the introduction of China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) model, said an analyst.

Analysts Maintain Bullish View On Bursa Malaysia Amid Strong Earnings, IPO Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained a positive outlook for Bursa Malaysia Bhd following the company's strong earnings in its financial year 2024.